MARINE AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Marine Area Community School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Marine Area Community School school district, located in MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN with about 162 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Marine Area Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Marine Area Community School (MACS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the historic and scenic community of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. Serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade, the school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of place-based education. By utilizing the surrounding St. Croix River Valley as an extended classroom, MACS fosters an environment where students engage directly with their natural and historical surroundings, encouraging a sense of stewardship and community connection that goes beyond traditional indoor learning.
The school is defined by its small, intimate setting and a commitment to academic excellence, personalized attention, and character development. With a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, MACS aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit in its students. Because it is an independent public charter, the school operates with a focus on family involvement and community partnerships, striving to create a close-knit educational experience that bridges the gap between rigorous academics and the unique rural heritage of the Marine on St. Croix area.
For more information, contact Marine Area Community School at (651) 409-3122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55074-8888
(651) 409-3122
MARINE AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN with about 162 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools - District:
- Marine Area Community School
- Total Students:
- 162
- Teachers:
- 9.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 162 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARINE AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.